Orioles defeat Mariners 9-2 with a strong first inning

Gunnar Henderson hit his fourth leadoff home run of the season. This helped Baltimore Orioles score five runs in the first inning. John Means pitched well for the Orioles. They won 9-2 against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Henderson's home run was his 13th this season, which is tied for the most in the major league. After his home run, the next five Orioles players got on base easily against Bryce Miller. This strong start set the tone for the game. Means, who had been recovering from an injury, pitched six innings allowing only two runs. He did not walk any batters and struck out four. His good performance helped the Orioles secure the win. The Orioles have a good record of not being swept in regular-season series. This win marked their 106th consecutive series without being swept. This shows their consistency in playing well. The game also saw some good defensive plays, like a leaping catch by center fielder Julio Rodríguez. The Orioles sealed their victory with a four-run seventh inning, highlighted by triples and doubles from their players. Both teams had some players dealing with injuries. The Mariners had players returning from back spasms and other issues. The Orioles are planning to adjust their pitching rotation to manage a busy schedule ahead. The next game might be affected by rainy weather. The Orioles are preparing for this by considering a six-man rotation. This will help them navigate a tough stretch of playing 30 games in 31 days.